Florence Falls
Picnic at the plunge pool and take a walk along Shady Creek
Florence Falls is a popular swimming hole in Litchfield National Park.
It shares the same access road as Buley Rockhole. The falls flow year round, but are most spectacular during the wet season and start of the dry.
Two pathways lead to the swimming hole. The shortest path is down 160 steps. The other is a 1km monsoon walk along an uneven cobble path with some steps.
This park requires visitors to the NT to have a parks pass.
Check if the park is open
Swimming
Florence Falls has a large plunge pool for swimming. It's possible to swim right up to the falls.
You can enter the water from the rocky edge or down the steps that lead into the deeper water.
You can also swim in Florence Creek at the top of the falls.
Camping
Both the 2WD and 4WD campgrounds at Florence Falls are rated category A. Read about campground categories.
They offer more facilities than other sites in Litchfield National Park.
Find out more about camping in NT Parks.
Book and pay online
You must book and pay online for designated campsites and some multi-day walking trails. Do this before you go.
You can't pay at the park.
Find out more about how to use parks booking system.
If you are ready, book now.
2WD and caravan campground
Florence Falls 2WD and caravan campground is accessible to all vehicles.
You must camp in the designated camp sites and use the fire pits available.
Toilet block and showers are close by.
There is a walking track that leads from the campground to Florence Falls.
The campground host site is open during peak season (May to September).
Find out how to be a campground host.
4WD campground
The road to the 4WD campsite is sealed.
If you decide to take a 2WD, there are sections of the road that are steep.
The drive may not be suitable for caravans or trailers.
A toilet block and showers are close by.
A walking track leads from the campground to Florence Falls plunge pool.
Walks
Shady Creek and Florence Falls
| Distance | 1km one way |
|---|---|
| Time | 30 minutes |
| Grade | Grade 3 - moderate |
Start at Florence Falls picnic area or the plunge pool.
This beautiful walk along Shady Creek is an alternative to the main track to the plunge pool. It has 160 stairs. Along the way is monsoon forest and open woodland.
Florence Creek
| Distance | 3.2km |
|---|---|
| Time | 1.5 hours |
| Grade | Grade 2 - easy |
Start at the upstream picnic area or Buley Rockhole.
This walk follows Florence Creek between Florence Falls and Buley Rockhole.
Park your vehicle in one of the car parks at Florence Falls as parking is limited at Buley.
Address
Litchfield National Park, Litchfield Park Road, BatchelorContact
08 8999 4555Park pass required
YesSafety information
Prepare and stay safe in parks and reserves. Check forecast temperatures before you visit.
Facilities
- BBQ - Wood
- Camper trailers
- Caravan (at specific areas only)
- Disabled access
- ECD
- Information signs
- Public toilets
- Showers
- Water - Boil before drinking
Activities
- 4WD
- Campground hosting
- Camping
- Sightseeing
- Swimming
- Walking
Sites nearby
Reynolds Track
Take the 4WD and explore the track to Tjaynera Falls (Sandy Creek Falls) and Surprise Creek Falls
VisitTolmer Falls
Take the trail walk around the rim of the falls or the accessible path to the viewing decks of Tolmer Falls
VisitWalker Creek
Picnic and swim by the creek, or stay longer in one of the 7 campsites nestled along the creek.
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